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Valence School

State Special school · Westerham, TN16 1QN
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 4-19
  • 132 pupils
  • Boarding

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
132 ·
Offers boarding
Yes ·
Local authority
Kent County Council
Area guides
SEN provision
    · PD

Headteacher

Head

Mr Matthew Strange

Entrance

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Exit

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Latest results

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Teaching & learning

26
Number of teachers
5:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

100 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
0 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

132
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
Early years provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
Early years provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Westerham Road
Westerham
Kent
TN16 1QN
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Telephone: 01959 562156

Email: valence@valence.kent.sch.uk

Website: https://www.valenceschool.com

Local authority: Kent County Council

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School data & information Valence School Westerham Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1QN
132 Pupil numbers
33.3 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
5 % Pupils whose first language is not English
5:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
26 Number of teachers
56 Number of teaching assistants

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Entry and exit data

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SEN overview

Valence School is a special school. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Valence School is a community special school providing for pupils from four to nineteen years who have physical disabilities and associated medical difficulties. Pupils are mostly weekly boarders.

100 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK special school avg. 99.3%
0 %
Students with SEN support UK special school avg. 0.7%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability Yes
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
Early years provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
Early years provision Good
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